Employee Relations Specialist | HR Operations BU | Human Resources SBU | March 2026

Embark on a journey within our Human Resources function to contribute to the MCB Group in successfully executing its strategy as we coordinate our actions to: 

• Enable the unique value-creating advantage work in each MCB business unit;
• Efficiently deliver essential HR services needed to keep the MCB machine fine-tuned and operating smoothly; and,
• Ensure all MCB employees and HR processes work to build customer connectivity, innovation, and talent capabilities across the organization.

We are on the lookout for:

Job vacancy: Employee Relations Specialist

The Employee Relations Specialist, reporting to the HR Operations Manager, plays a critical role in strengthening employee relations across MCB Group. As an Employee Relations Specialist, you will be part of an employee relations team that plays a key role in safeguarding strong employee relations practices across the Group, both locally and overseas, ensuring compliance with labour law, managing risk, and supporting fair, consistent people practices aligned with our values and Shared Ways of Working.

This role requires strong expertise in labour law, industrial relations, disciplinary and grievance handling, and stakeholder management.

In this role you will,

• Keep abreast of latest changes/developments/judicial decisions in legislation which will impact the HR management practices and liaise with concerned parties to ensure that system, internal policies and processes are updated accordingly and share relevant knowledge with colleagues;
• Build and maintain an effective collaboration with Unions to foster constructive and sustainable working relationships;
• Interpret and apply labour and industrial legislation, and associated regulations, advising internal stakeholders business on employee relations matters;
• Ensure grievance handling and disciplinary proceedings are conducted in a timely basis, in line with company policies and labour legislation, mitigating risks and safeguarding employee rights;
• Draft, review and provide relevant templates, contracts and correspondences in line with prevailing legislation and Group policies;
• Prepare, review and maintain Group HR Policies in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, ensuring legal compliance and awareness across the organisation;
• Represent the Bank when summoned by Courts or regulatory bodies in matters relating to employee relations;
• Advise internal stakeholders with regards to compliance with all employment related applicable laws, codes, rules, regulations and best practices;
• Creating awareness and organise training as required to HR collaborators and relevant stakeholders on updates to labour legislation and HR policies.

To succeed, you will be required to demonstrate the following competencies:

• Keeps up-to-date on the latest technology trends pertinent to the business;
• Learns quickly when facing new situations;
• Builds effective professional relationships with stakeholders and decision makers;
• Bounces back from setbacks or adversity;
• Balances the need for adequate planning with the need for action.
   

We are looking for candidates who have a minimum of:

Either

• A completed Bachelor in Law or equivalent field;
• At least 3 years of working experience within Employment Law/Employee Relations/Industrial Relations or equivalent.

Or

• A completed Diploma in Law or equivalent field;
• Over 5 years of working experience within Employment Law/Employee Relations/Industrial Relations or equivalent. 

A combination of both qualifications & experience will be considered.

You will also be required to demonstrate: 

• Communicates effectively, both oral and written;
• Maintains confidentiality at all times;
• Relates openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people;
• Knows when to act independently and when to escalate issues;
• Analyses and integrates numerical, verbal and other information while perceiving relationships and patterns, causes and effects.
   

Should this opportunity match your career aspirations, skills and competencies, click on ‘Apply’ to complete your online application.

Please ensure all required information is accurately entered in relevant sections. Any incomplete application will not be considered. Kindly attach a complete CV when applying.

As part of the recruitment process, candidates will be required to provide a valid Certificate of Character of less than 3 months and two professional references.

The deadline for submission of application is 08 April 2026.
 

The Management reserves the right not to appoint anyone following this advert.